Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor to Associate Professor (CHamoru Studies)
Department
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College / Unit Description
The Division of Humanities includes Anthropology, CHamoru Studies, History, Modern Languages, and Philosophy.
Position Type
Faculty
Posting Number
027-27
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Position End Date
Salary Range
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant to the position. The following salary figures are for nine (9) months:
Instructor: $45,155 - $88,995 Per Academic Year
Assistant Professor: $52,408 - $105,140 Per Academic Year
Associate Professor:$58,369 - $115,705 Per Academic Year
Compensation for employment shall not commence until all hiring conditions are met, including required employment visa. Annual salary will be prorated, if start of employment is delayed.
Character of Duties
The successful candidate for the CHamoru Studies faculty position is expected to: (1) teach a normal load of 12 credits (or contact hours) per semester (including but not limited to: beginning CHamoru language courses, CHamoru Studies for Education courses, and History of Guam), with allocations possible for research or instructional innovation, subject to the Dean's approval; (2) must be willing to fulfill program duties, including planning and executing program events and community outreach, and serving as the CHamoru Studies Program coordinator, with oversight over student advisement and conduct student and program learning outcome assessment; (3) maintain a continuous record of peer reviewed scholarly research or creative activity on topics relevant to the program and region; (4) perform university and community service and collaborate with local agencies and programs related to CHamoru Studies; and (5) teach using a variety of modalities, including online distance education.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned master's degree in Micronesian Studies or Pacific Studies or a doctoral degree in Pacific Studies or in a related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent; evidence of an active agenda for research or scholarly creative activity; ability to teach undergraduate level CHamoru Studies and History of Guam courses and engage in student learning outcome assessment; interest and ability to develop outreach activities; and distance education courses; must be willing to teach online.
Preferred Qualifications
College or university experience teaching CHamoru language and education courses; teaching with a multicultural student population; interest and ability in collaborating with a diverse academic community; CHamoru language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) at an advanced academic level; demonstrated leadership in the coordination of events that promote CHamoru language and culture; experience working and teaching in online learning programs.
Job Open Date
11/12/2026
Job Application Deadline
11/25/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION (TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT, FULL-TIME, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):
Please apply at UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.
University of Guam is a drug-free work environment and an equal opportunity employer. Military family, disability and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal Law requires presentation of proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We comply with this on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Applications will be accepted no later than November 25, 2026 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).
(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)
For technical assistance or inquiries in completing the application, please contact Eliza Soriano at esoriano@triton.uog.edu.
Additional Information
For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.com. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.
Contact Information
Dr. Kisha Borja-Quichocho-Calvo, Chair, CHamoru Studies Search Committee at kquichocho@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.
Appointment / Relocation
The position is a nine (9) month faculty position, three-year tenure track, contractual appointment and requires the hired applicant to relocate to Guam and work on campus. The University provides relocation assistance to new employees if hired off-island on a three-year initial contract. Provided are travel expenses for the applicant and the applicant's spouse (as defined by Guam Law) and children under the age of 18 by the least expensive and most direct air route from the point of hire and for moving household goods to Guam by the least expensive carrier up to 3,500 pounds for a family and 1,750 pounds for an applicant without dependents. Insurance of household goods, if desired, is at the employee's expense.
Benefits
Fringe benefits include a medical and dental plan, life insurance, cafeteria plan (flexible tax benefit plan), annual leave, sick leave, and the Government of Guam retirement plan.
Application Process
Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:
(1) Letter of Intent, stating interest
(2) Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts
Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to: 1) provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation; and 2) complete a written and oral CHamoru language proficiency exam.
Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the "Add References Entry" button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference's email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.
Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Kisha Borja-Quichocho-Calvo, Chair, CHamoru Studies Search Committee at kquichocho@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.
Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.
